Business Controller

JPGray - Netherlands; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 64,582 - 73,187; Full time

Job summary

JPGray - Netherlands is seeking a Business Controller in Hoofddorp. The role is hybrid, full-time, 40 hours per week, with a 12-month contract and potential extension.

You will transform data into actionable insights, deliver monthly reports, dashboards, budgeting and forecasting, and partner with commercial and operations teams globally. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, ERP experience, and a commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, business economics, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in Business Control, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or management accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and experience with large datasets.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to translate data into insights.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in retail, fashion, e-commerce, consumer goods, or multinational organisations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Develop and maintain management dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Perform variance analyses and provide recommendations to management.
• Support pricing, margin, and profitability analyses.
• Build financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Analyse and consolidate large datasets from multiple systems.
• Improve and automate reporting processes and workflows.
• Support business intelligence initiatives and stock analysis.
• Act as trusted business partner to commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision-making support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & forecasting experience

Commercial mindset

Strong communication

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Business Controller

Location: Hoofddorp (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time 40 hours
Contract: 12 months (second contract perm of 12 months)
Languages: English, Dutch is a plus
Salary: €5787 - €6558
Start date: ASAP
Freelance: Not possible

About the organisation

Our client is a globally operating company within the apparel and consumer goods industry, partnering with some of the world's most recognised brands. With offices across Europe, the United States, and other international markets, the organisation combines innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture to deliver high-quality products worldwide. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the business.

Responsibilities

As a Business Controller, you will act as the link between finance and the business. You will support management with financial insights, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis. By transforming large volumes of data into meaningful information, you will help leadership teams make informed business decisions and improve overall performance. This is a highly visible role that offers exposure to multiple stakeholders across finance, commercial, operations, and logistics teams.

• Preparing monthly management reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis
• Developing and maintaining management dashboards and KPI reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Performing variance analyses and providing recommendations to management
• Supporting pricing, margin, and profitability analyses
• Building financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives
• Analysing and consolidating large datasets from multiple systems
• Improving and automating reporting processes and workflows
• Supporting business intelligence initiatives and stock analysis
• Acting as a trusted business partner to commercial and operational stakeholders
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and decision-making support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Business Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Experience in Business Control, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Management Accounting
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Knowledge of ERP systems and reporting tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into business insights
• Fluent in English
• Experience within retail, fashion, e-commerce, consumer goods, or multinational organisations is a plus